I would highly recommend this children's Bible to any family. It does an outstanding job of teaching children (and anyone who reads it) how Jesus is proclaimed in every story of the Bible. The wording is easy to understand and yet literarily intelligent, and the illustrations are extremely creative.

This is a wonderful children's Bible for the family that loves Jesus and wants their children to know the truth of God's plan of salvation from the beginning of time.

This book is absolutely beautiful! My niece loves it. Also, it shipped really quickly and in perfect condition. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, including adults!

We ordered this bible for our 6 year old daughter for Christmas and she LOVES it. It is perfect for any child age 4 or older. Every single story is related to Jesus and very clearly shows how everything that happened was related to Christ. Also filled with beautiful illustrations. Our daughter was so into it, we read the entire bible in about a week and we still read it regularly. Very highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.

Each Story selected tells of the coming Redeemer Jesus Christ. My toddlers love this book. One that has been worn through because of their love for it. They often just sit and turn the pages. I read it cover to cover and was so impressed with Jones' writing and understanding. I've given the ones with CD's as gifts and will for years to come!

Really appreciate this book helping my 7 year old understand the greatness of Jesus and how even in the Old Testament reflected the announcement of his coming.
As an adult I even appreciate the "story" presentation so it is easy for young minds to understand God's wonderful concepts and Truth that He wants us to know. I highly recommend this book.

This IS the Children's Bible I've been searching for! Extremely accurate with wonderful parallels drawn between the stories in the Bible and how they represent a picture of Christ. Awesome for pointing a little heart toward Jesus! Appropriate for a wide range of ages.

I'm a Grandma by now and have read Bible stories since I was a child myself. I've taught Sunday School "stories" and read children's Bible stories of various descriptions and have often found them isolated, sanitized, and moralized so that they fall far short of their place in Scripture. People who grow up on them never understand "The Story" very well. A 40 yr/old friend/ young mother recently read this book and said, "For the first time in my life, I finally understand how the whole Bible fits together!!" And this is done for children!!
I am the book's biggest fan, recommending it whenever I get a chance, giving it as gifts to children and adults alike. The thread of "a Rescuer who is coming" is in nearly every story, and my grandchildren love to listen for it. It's a "read-aloud" book and compells me/ them to continue reading and creates an eagerness to know Who the Rescuer will be. The good news of the story often moves me deeply and nearly makes me weep for joy! How wonderful that Jesus is that Rescuer of the whole creation and one day will put creation back into the perfect order that He made it from the foundation of the world.
Next to a "Read Thru the Bible" plan (I have used and written several), this is a wonderful, understandable readable version that teaches the deep Truths of Scripture in a simple, compelling manner.

I brought this book for my Catholic nephew's baby on his Christening day. Pastor Mark Driscoll recommended it and that is good enough for me. I thought that while reading this to his child , he will get something out of it as well because alot of Catholics do not know how to be saved, I used to be one.

This children's bible helps the young child see that every story is part of Jesus' story. It helps children make the correlation between old testament stories and how they relate to Jesus. Excellent!

My husband bought The Jesus Storybook Bible for our daughter for Christmas this year and it immediately became a favorite in our home. Each story, from Genesis to Revelations, is beautifully written and illustrated. Lloyd-Jones wrote in such a way that every story draws you in, whether you're a child or an adult.

There is a quote by G K Chesterton used in this book and it appropriately describes the joint works of Sally Lloyd-Jones (Author), J. Jago (Illustrator), and David Suchet (Narrator) and The Jesus Storybook Bible...

"I had always felt life first as a story: and if there is a story there is a story-teller."

Sally Lloyd-Jones is an excellent story-teller! And she chose to use her excellent story-telling skills to tell the most important stories ever written, those that are in the Bible. Stories that are better than any fairy tale ever imagined. Stories that are true. Stories that, no matter how old they may be, are still relevant to life today. Lloyd-Jones doesn't gloss over the harder aspects of some stories, such as the heartache that Jesus felt in the garden of Gethsemane, but writes about them in ways that a child can understand.

Reading to our daughter at bedtime has always been a cherished time for our family. We have always gravitated to the same books that we've read over the years, books that are considered children's classics. Now we have a new book that we read from every night. And, we can't read just one story a night, we read at least two stories/chapters at a time. Our daughter protests when we have to shut the book and put it up for the night, not because she is trying to put off bedtime but because she wants to hear what happens next. To me, that is the highest praise a children's book can receive.

The storybook Bible is beautifully illustrated by J. Jago. Since I'm not an artist, and know very little about art, I cannot adequately describe Jago's work other than it reminds me of folk art. He added tiny details in his artwork that draws you into the page and brings the stories to life.

We bought the deluxe edition of this book which includes the complete book on audio CDs. The narration was done by David Suchet. Best known for his role as Agatha Christie's great detective Hercule Poirot, Suchet's narration is superb. I am not a fan of audio books and yet I enjoy listening to these.

I cannot give any higher praise for this storybook Bible than what my daughter says each night at bedtime, "Can we read our Bible stories now?" For a child to ask repeatedly to read from the same book means that they enjoy it. This is one book that we'll read from for years to come!

This Children's Bible is wonderful. It tells in each story how Jesus is there. A great way to teach our children the the whole Bible is all about Jesus! Adults will learn something new as well, and it is FUN to read to the children! Great writing!

This book literally brings me to tears every night! I am filled with an overwhelming sense of love in every chapter. I INSIST on reading this book every night to my 6 year old, even if she has to miss her bedtime.

Being a new believer, I have been struggling on how to get my child interested in the Bible (and have honestly been having a hard time figuring out the best way to read it myself). Yes we pray, attend church, watch videos, talk about what God wants, talk about whats IN the Bible, but it just wasn't enough. This book, although we just started, has grabbed her attention, has tugged at her heart and has already taught her so much more than I could. The drawings ARE beautiful and peaks her interest. She is often telling me "wait, go back" to a picture and discuss it. The stories are so accurate and I couldn't do a better job of pulling Adam and Eve out of the bible and explaining it in a way my child understands.

I have read most of the reviews, good and bad, how we don't need to "dummy" down the bible for children to understand. For me personally, I have just started my walk and everytime I opened a King James bible I could NOT understand a word of it, would get frustrated and stop reading. It wasn't until someone gave me a NIV, that I started to understand. My point is I really do not think if you opened a King James Version and read it word for word, a 6 year old would have a clue. This is a childrens book, meant to grab their interest and teach them and it does a superb job of that. It will give any child a loving, truthful, solid FOUNDATION.

I wish this had been available when my children were young. The story is written in "kid language" and wonderfully illustrated (like that Goliath picture!) The book follows the Scripture, yet on a level that kids can appreciate it. Loved the occasional humor as well. My grandchildren will be sharing it.

I read this book to my friends little boys. The first time I read from it, I felt like weeping. The stories are so real and to the point. Children can understand them and adults can't wait to read them. I have been a Christian for over 27 years and I was still affected by the way these are written. I have since given almost a dozen of them away to my friends children. Another tool the Lord is using to spread word about who He is.

I won't go into detail since enough other people have written reviews, but I was very disappointed in this book. I heard great things about this book and saw it was recommended on websites I trust to promote sound, biblical books. Unfortunately, this is not. She takes way too many liberties to the point that God is just "love, love, love". She twists the texts to make a cutesie story, and she pretty much ignores God's other attributes like his justice and holiness. It's truly sad, and I will not be reading this book to my daughter. It was a wonderful idea to write a children's books that talks about God's redemption through Christ throughout every story in the Bible, but that end goal was not executed well.

We just bought this book for our niece and had to buy another one for our future kids too. It has such a clear message and so elegantly written. Read it to your kids and to yourself!

This book is a definite step up from many children's books about the bible. Being a children's pastor, I am always on the lookout for a good children's book and this one covers most bases. Someone argued that there are numerous (albeit minute) errors throughout the book, which...while true, does nothing to take away from the larger picture (that's what teachers, parents, and pastors are there for...to correct those small errors). Otherwise, this is a wonderful starter book for your children.

My wife and I could not be happier. We read it to our son every nap time and bed time. He loves it. And best of all...it's right on target scripturally!!!

Got this for my daughter what i found in it's pages really blew me away. Every story is told in light of God's redemptive plan. We're up to Moses in it and really look forward to our time together every day. I must for all dads out there.

This book is a must have. Beautifully written and illustrated. The Gospel brought to life!!

I've actually bought 4 copies of this wonderful book so far. We are using it as a teaching tool for our new church and I've built our Sunday School lessons around each story. I would recommend it to parents and teacher alike for hours of enjoyment with their little ones.

We have finally found a children's Bible that is both challenging and accessible for our 4-year-old! Each story, from creation to Revelation, points to God's redemptive plan for His people. Even my husband and I find ourselves making connections and thinking about God in new ways as we read this.

It also has lovely, heartfelt illustrations. As an artist, I think this is particularly important (I'll admit I'm a little snobby!), and I really like these!

This has become a favorite birthday gift for many of our little friends. We love it!

Great book! Right on is sharing the truth. And every story leads to Jesus!!

This is an excellent interpretation of the Bible. Every Old Testament story foreshadows the Messiah. I also love the last sentence in the book. It is so true!

This is by far the most amazing children's Bible I have ever read. My kids can't get enough and continually ask me to read it to them. It is so beautifully written, and the way the author weaves each story into the next is really something. What I didn't expect, was how much this Bible impacts ME each time I read it. I love how God's word can speak a fresh word over and over again. This Bible does just that--in a totally new way. I HIGHLY recommend it to everyone!

This book is in good condition and exactly what was listed and what I thought I was paying for. Good price for a good product and service. Would definitely buy from again!

This is the best children's Bible story book that I have ever come across. Every story points to our need for a Savior, Jesus. It is easy to understand, beautifully illustrated and true to scripture. I even bought one for myself. Really, I think the age group could be extended to age 99.

In the overwhelming abundance of Children's Bibles, The Jesus Storybook Bible stands out in its Christ-centeredness and above-average writing. As Mark Tubbs says in his detailed review at the Discerning Reader blog, "Every story does indeed whisper the person and work of Jesus Christ. The message of man's sinfulness, his inability to obey, and God's enduring grace bleeds through every page."

In Lloyd-Jones' attempts to contextualize the stories for young children she does take some liberties, but these usually don't go too far. For example, when the hungry 5000 are preparing to be fed, the disciples realize that "they couldn't go and buy themselves a burger and fries to go because, of course, they were in the middle of nowhere with no shops or restaurants. (Besides, that kind of food wasn't invented yet)".

Overall the story selection is good, the presentation is interesting and faithful to the original Scripture, and the illustrations are cheery, if not artistically amazing. Each chapter carefully and wonderfully makes explicit how it points toward Jesus' work on our behalf. This is well worth reading with children in preparation for their experience of the real Scripture.

The text and illustrations of this publication make my heart sing. They leave me with no choice but to cry out in worship to the One True Christ. I am privileged to be able to use "The Jesus Storybook Bible" in my Charlotte Mason preschool classroom--it's not merely my four-year-olds engrossed in the wonder of Lloyd-Jones' careful story about Jesus. I look forward to each chapter of this much-needed compass to the centrality of Christ in the Scriptures. Every toddling gem needs to understand the Jesus of Scripture that is so easily missed in sloppy Sunday school lessons about David and Goliath. As an adult, I still forget that ALL of Scripture points to Christ and that the Bible is not a book of rules or a book of people we should immitate. I need the rarity of books like that of Lloyd-Jones' to guide me back to the throne of the "brave Prince who leaves his palace, his throne - everything - to rescue the one he loves."

I have had some really good recommendations for this kids bible and bought 7 of them for our childrens program at our church. I am excited to see how the teachers and kiddos like them. I have read it to my own little ones and its great!

this is a beautiful presentation of god's story of redemption. after reading the first couple stories to my 3-yr old daughter she was asking, 'mommy please read my bible to me!' beautiful artwork and beautifully written!

This has been one of the few children's Bibles I've read (and we have several) that actually has a cohesive thread running through it: JESUS. Even the Old Testament stories point to the coming Savior, which gives children a better understanding of how all those stories connect as part of God's plan. And what is delightful to both child and adult alike is that the writing is beautiful and even poetic. The artwork is colorful and unique, something that I appreciate as an artist myself. I highly recommend this book and have given it as gifts to expecting parents.

I bought this book based on a recommendation from Pastor Mark Driscoll from Mars Hill Church in Seattle. It is worth every penny. My daughter loves is and has been learning much from it. A definite buy!

I bought this book for my grandchildren to read to them during a visit. I went back and bought one for myself and one for my friends. It is an outstanding telling of God's love story.

I'm delighted by the text and illustrations of The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name. This book helps children connect the dots between Old Testament and New Testament. I especially appreciate Lloyd-Jones definition of Hesed - Yahweh's covenant keeping love for His children. This theologically rich word is often translated as "steadfast love." "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love" is used by Lloyd-Jones and is much closer to the full meaning of Hesed. Her repetition of this definition is something a little one (not to mention adults) can begin to grasp as the stories are repeated through the years.

This book makes my wife weep every time! I mean, EVERY time she reads it to our boys. Lloyd-Jones strikes the perfect tone in her retelling of the Bible's stories and in her ability to interpret for children with wonder and awe the meaning of those stories through a Christian lens. Each story - Old and New Testament - contains an exciting, kid-friendly adaptation of the scripture text. And each concludes with a pithy and poignant distillation of the essential truth it adds to the mystery of God's history of promise and love for us. Read it to your kids. Buy it for those who have them. I bought it as a First Communion gift for my eldest. I spent an hour comparing the dozen or more kid bibles at the local bookstore. I was initially attracted to the art that fills each page, which is fresh and original compared to the competition. Other bibles have longer versions of stories and may have the look of a nicer gift, but none of that matters to an 8 year old, frankly. What matters is that the stories in this volume bring to life the deep mystery of God's love in a way that makes the others I have come across sound preachy and heavy-handed.

Found this to be one of the best Bibles for young children. The writing is fun and engaging which holds their attention while teaching them (and us mom's too!) that every story does "Whisper His Name".

We've reviewed A LOT of kids "Bibles" and this is easily one of the best we've found. The story format makes it easy to read to your kids; great for bedtimes or family devotions. The emphasis on Jesus from Genesis to Revelation is outstanding and fits the context of Scripture. Jesus Himself made this point in John 5:39-40.

I absolutely love this Bible storybook! It is beautifully written. The author creatively expresses the heart of God as our Rescuer. It has wonderful, full page illustrations that are rich and bold. Whenever I read from this book to my girls who are 6 and 3 years old they always want more! I have bought numerous copies and given them away as gifts to friends, family, and neighbors.

Lloyd-Jones has a beautiful sense of rhythm and image: her lines are often more like adult poetry than kiddy prose. The stories are organized well, concise enough for young attention spans and always pointing to the hero to come. Lloyd-Jones has also discerned well key moments in the original stories that might otherwise get swept to the back for children.

The images also capture significant moments and offer beautiful treats for child and adult alike. They neither trivialize the stories into mere caricatures, nor are they so complicated that even very young children cannot find them fascinating enough to ponder while mom and dad read the prose on those pages. And sometimes they reveal more insight into the larger original story, offering opportunity to share more from the images themselves--like at the end of the "parting of the waters" story where we see Miriam dancing with tambourine. Though Miriam's beautiful song is not included in Lloyd-Jones' version of this story, we who know the original can notice her joyful worship dance in this story's final image.

This is a great primer for children in the general power of narrative and the specific beauty of God's redemptive history. Even my 2.5-year-old loves having these stories read to him, and he doesn't have an exceptionally long attention span for such stuff. This book is a treat for our family--worshipful for all ages.

this bible storybook is an amazing introduction to the bible to give unsaved young ones and their parents, who may have never read the bible before... or for Christian parents to read with their children or grandchildren... it clearly shares the gospel, from creation to Revelation, but in a storybook fashion... but it shares God's tender and loving heart first of all in all that is told, in a way that draws the reader to want to know this God they speak of, and brings to mind the times that Jesus was known for being friends with "sinners & taxgathers"... what drew them to Him?... why did they feel comfortable with Him when so many people today are turned off by the idea of Christianity or the mention of Jesus?... I hope that when I share Jesus with others, children or adults, that I can relay to them the spirit that this book shares... it is very moving and yet simply told... and you can't wait to turn the page to see what happens next... the artwork is also very well done... can't wait to begin to read it to our grandson when he comes to visit

I absolutely love this Bible. The stories are written beautifully. I enjoy reading them myself, and my daughter is captivated when I read them to her. The illustrations are wonderfully creative. It is so awesome that each page is illustrated with a beautiful color picture. I just LOVE this Bible.

We own several Children's Bible and this one is by far my favorite. As the title says, every story (new or old testament) is tied back to Jesus. It was insightful to even adults, what the stories of the Old Testament had to say about Jesus.
The Bible is all about Jesus, but sometimes we lose that. This Bible does an excellent job of "whispering the name of Jesus" on every page.

I am enjoying this book so far. The Bible stories are written in a very down to earth way and can be used with children of all ages. The book is colorful and attractive. I've just begun to use it so I don't know fully how the audience will take the readings, but I'm thinking it will be a real hit. My only diappointment is that it does not provide more of the stories and events of the Bible. Hopefully there'll be a sequel.

I really love this book...I love its illustrations, and I especially love the way Sally Lloy-Jones captures the essence of God's Word and then expresses it to children. I plan on purchasing more copies and giving them to everyone I know who has young children... or older children!! If you're thinking about purchasing this book... DO IT.. you won't be sorry!

The Jesus Bible does a great job of foreshawdowing and anticipating the coming of Christ in the Old Testament and celebrating Christ and His Rescue Plan in the New Testament. I have been a Christian for many years but this simple childrens book does whisper Jesus in the Old Testament in ways I had never considered on my own. My children love the pictures and the titles keep my children curious about what will happen next. This is a wonderful tool for families with young children and would be a great gift for any child. Our youngest is 18 months and our oldest is 6 yrs and they sit down everynight to listen. This would be a great devotional for older children who can read on their own as well. The chapters are not too long but long enough to get a clear understaning of each story.

I am so excited about this. It just came in the mail from Amazon, and I have been bringing it with me everywhere I go like show-and-tell because I am that pumped about it. Here's the thing; I started thinking about my first-graders and how I'd love to simply read a chapter book to them from week to week rather than individual stories. That got me to wondering if such a thing existed: a chapter-book version of the Bible. In my search, I stumbled across The Jesus Storybook Bible, which is pretty close. I love the byline: "Every story whispers his name." Every story in the Bible (even the Old Testament ones) whisper the name of Jesus, even all of the best faerie-stories we read in books and see in movies echo Jesus' story.

Listen to this excerpt from the introduction: read it out loud; it was meant to be read aloud:

"No, the Bible isn't a book of rules, or a book of heroes. The Bible is most of all a Story. It's an adventure story about a young Hero who comes from a far country to win back his lost treasure. It's a love story about a brave Prince who leaves his palace, his throne -- everything -- to rescue the one he loves. It's like the most wonderful of fairy tales that has come true in real life!

You see, the best thing about this Story is -- it's true.

There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one Big Story. The Story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them.

It takes the whole Bible to tell this Story. And at the center of the Story, there is a baby. Every Story in the Bible whispers his name. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle -- the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together, and suddenly you can see a beautiful picture.

And this is no ordinary baby. This is the Child upon whom everything would depend. This is the Child who would one day -- but wait. Our Story starts where all good stories start. Right at the very beginning..."

I'm impressed by the style and the quality of the writing and the art in this Bible. I'm impressed by the author's use of punctuation and parallelism and alliteration to make the story come to life. I'm impressed by the way she introduces ideas like God's "Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love," ideas like Home (and ontology), Good and Evil, and the Creation-Fall-Redemption narrative. Sally Lloyd-Jones acknowledges Tim Keller for "giving [her this] vocabulary of faith." I'm impressed by that too. It sounds a bit high-faluting when it's described by how it has impressed me; but I promise you, it is not. It's a children's book that young children can read themselves and enjoy. But like any good children's literature, it's a good read for adults too.

Literally every story in this Bible from Genesis to Revelation hints at Jesus, speaks to the Logos, the Center of God's Story (and ours). This children's Bible is creative; it's fresh; it's intellectually ingenuous. It's what we've been waiting for.

The Jesus Storybook Bible isn't a replacement for your Children's NIV, but it's a good place to start, and a good supplement, even for your personal Bible reading as well as your children's.

I've been working my way through The Jesus Storybook Bible with my children for several months. It only took a few of the short stories to make it one of their all time favorite Bible story books. The intended age range for this book is four to seven years old, but my children as young as three and as old as ten have enjoyed it as well.

The Jesus Storybook Bible is comprised of 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament. What makes this book unique is the way each story from the both the Old & New Testaments clearly point back to Jesus as the central figure of the Biblical story. The illustrations throughout the book are colorful, exciting, and age appropriate. Parents and kids alike will appreciate Sally Lloyd-Jones excellent writing style. This is by far the best children's Bible story book I've ever seen. It will be a great addition to any family's library.




Sally Lloyd-Jones is a leading writer of inspirational books for children. She is the author of three bestselling Children's bibles, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning Baby's First bible. She has written many picture books for children, including Handbag Friends and Time to Say goodnight. A native of England, Sally lives in New York City.

Jago is an accomplished illustrator with several prestigious awards to his credit, including a Macmillian "Highly commended" Award for children's Illustration in 2003, an AOI Silver Award in 2004, and the National Literacy Association Wow! Award. Jago lives in Cornwall, England, with his wife and daughter.

This Bible does a great job in weaving the whole story of Jesus throughout time. My daughter loves it and looks for forward to the next story every time. She is drawn to the rescuer-Jesus! Her parents love it too!